1. SPECIAL DAY IN BULGARIA 1 st MARCH

3. I’ve got an idea. Let’s send these martenitsas to John and his classmates. Who’s John? He’s my English friend. Yes, that’s a great idea! 1 2 3 4

4. Dear John, This martenitsa is for you. On the first of March we give martenitsas to friends and relatives. We wish them good health and a long life. It’s an old Bulgarian tradition. Look in the parcel. These marenitsas are for your family, your classmates and teachers. Best wishes, Andrew, Lora, Betty, Peter, Maria, Evelina, Bogdan

8. QUESTIONS Which is the Special day in Bulgaria? a.The 2 nd of March b.The 1 st of Match c.The 4 th of March

9. What do the children do on that day? a.They play with their friends b.They give martenitsas to friends and relatives c.They help their parents

10. Who is Andrew’s friend? a.He is Peter b.He is Stan c.He is John

11. Where is he from? a.He is from Bulgaria b.He is from England c.He is from Russia

12. Activity Book Read. Cut out and stick. 1.The children are making martenitsas. 2.Andrew is writing a postcard. 3.John is opening a parcel. 4.John is reading a postcard. 5.John is giving martenitsas to his classmates.

13. HOMEWORK  Make a martenitsa for your friend  We’ll write a wish and then we’ll give his/her

14. Mrs Kostadinova Hristo Botev school, town of Ardino